Whipping: meaning, definitions and examples
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whipping
[ ˈwɪpɪŋ ]
in cooking
The action or process of beating or whisking a mixture, typically of cream or egg whites, in order to incorporate air and produce a light, fluffy texture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He used a whisk to speed up the whipping process.
- She added sugar to the cream before starting the whipping.
punishment
The act of hitting someone with a whip as a form of punishment or torture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The prisoner received twenty lashes as a whipping for his attempted escape.
- Whipping was a common form of punishment in the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "whipping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chicoteamento
🇮🇳 कोड़े मारना
🇩🇪 Peitschen
🇮🇩 cambukan
🇺🇦 побиття батогом
🇵🇱 chłosta
🇯🇵 鞭打ち
🇫🇷 fouet
🇪🇸 azotes
🇹🇷 kırbaçlama
🇰🇷 채찍질
🇸🇦 جلد
🇨🇿 bičování
🇸🇰 bičovanie
🇨🇳 鞭打
🇸🇮 bičanje
🇮🇸 svipuhögg
🇰🇿 қамшымен ұру
🇬🇪 გაწვრთნა
🇦🇿 qamçı vurmaq
🇲🇽 látigo
Word origin
The word 'whipping' originated from the Old English word 'hwipian', meaning 'to strike with a whip'. Whipping has been used as a form of punishment throughout history, often associated with slavery and corporal punishment. In cooking, whipping refers to the process of beating or whisking ingredients to create a light and airy texture. The term 'whipping' is also used informally to describe a severe defeat or beating in a competition or game.
See also: whipper.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,673, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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